An application has been submitted for 600 new homes as well as a primary school, care home, green space and local centre to be built in Shepton Mallet, just off the A37.

Plans for the 128-acre site have been discussed since 2016 and are included in Mendip District Council's local plan.

The Duchy of Cornwall and C G Fry & Son have an outline for the proposed development off Cannards Grave Road in Shepton Mallet.

The developers said: "The masterplan includes a range of well-designed homes and a commercial centre to include employment space providing jobs for local people. A new care home is earmarked for the south east corner of the site, fronting Cannards Grave Road. The masterplan also provides for a larger and permanent new home for the Mid-Somerset Show.

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"It also includes a significant amount of green space and the retention of trees and hedgerows. To encourage use of this space, and strengthen connections into Shepton Mallet town centre, the design team has incorporated a ‘green spine’ running through the centre of the site, as well as footpaths, cycle routes, a community orchard and green areas for recreational play.

"A new roundabout and T-junction on Cannards Grave Road is proposed, with pedestrian and cycle access from Compton Road and the north of the site."

Ben Murphy, estate director for the Duchy of Cornwall said: “Mendip District Council identified this site as the most sustainable location to accommodate the future growth of Shepton Mallet. If planning permission is granted, the development will provide much-needed homes and facilities for the local area, as well as a larger, permanent home for the Mid-Somerset Show enabling it to grow and thrive for years to come.

“These plans include a mixture of well-designed affordable and private homes, a new school and commercial space with well connected, walkable streets and green space. With thanks to the involvement of local people, the Prince’s Foundation produced a housing manual which provides a design code with overarching principles for the character and architectural style of the development which truly reflects the character of Shepton Mallet.

"The Duchy has a deep rooted belief that these components are essential in creating a vibrant new community that will bring significant benefits for the town.”

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David Lohfink, land and planning director for C G Fry & Son said: “We are very grateful to the local community, who have played a vital role in the planning and design process, working with our consultants to help shape the plans. As a direct result of local people’s feedback, we have included features such as a green spine which connects the town to the showground, new cycle ways and footpaths, as well as ensuring that motorists can’t access the site from Compton Road.

“As the plans have evolved, we have added additional features including office space for the Mid-Somerset Show and a new care home at the south east of the site. Following positive discussions with a local provider, we feel a new care home will offer accommodation to meet the needs of elderly people in Shepton Mallet. The home will share the same high-quality design principles as throughout the site.”